Frequently Asked Questions

Our mission statement and vision

The Almeida Theatre's mission statement includes:

To produce an eclectic programme of classical and contemporary plays drawn from world drama to the highest possible standards.
To respond to the specific opportunities offered by the building in its unique ability to unite the epic and the intimate.
To be brave, risk-taking and cutting edge - be it through choice of play, author, director or leading actor.
To develop sustainable, closely collaborative relationships with local schools and groups through the Almeida Projects initiative.
To be as inclusive and accessible as possible, in order to attract the widest possible audience.
To develop and foster a happy, thriving, fully motivated staff

Please also see our section on Artistic Vision.

To download our Annual Report and Accounts. Click Here.

Hiring the theatre

If you would like to hire the Almeida Theatre please send an email to info@almeida.co.uk. Hiring of the auditorium is always subject to the restrictions of the current productions set design and timings.

Ticket refunds and exchanges

Tickets can be exchanged for a different date within the same production (subject to availability). Please note we require at least two days notice to exchange tickets. If there is no alternative date that you are able to attend the performance we can try and re-sell your tickets (if we have sold all other tickets first). We do not offer refunds on tickets except in the case of a cancelled performance, where a full refund will be offered. Any tickets bought online are non-refundable and non-transferable as per our terms and conditions.

Tickets booked via our ticket agents, See Tickets, must be exchanged by them and not by the Almeida. See Tickets can be contacted on 020 7494 5381

Please see our full terms and conditions

Online booking problems

Please contact us if you are having problems booking tickets online, or if you are unsure whether your booking has been processed, please email internetbookings@almeida.co.uk. where we can check that the booking has been successful.

Alternatively, call the Box Office between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday on 020 7359 4404 and one of our Box Office assistants will assist you.

Past production programmes

Past production programmes are available at a cost of £3.00, including postage. Please email info@almeida.co.uk with the name of the production or write to us enclosing a cheque made out to 'Almeida Theatre'. Please note that these are subject to availability.

Photography

If you have an enquiry regarding photography and usage, please email marketing@almeida.co.uk with a detailed request and we will do our best to assist you

Working at the Almeida

Careers

Permanent Job vacancies at the Almeida will be posted on the jobs section of the site.

If you would like part time workin the theatre bar, or as an usher, please send your CV for the attention of the Theatre Manager to info@almeida.co.uk

Work Placements

The Almeida will consider requests for work placements in the following ways:

By application to the Almeida via the new Work Placement application form (details will be available at the end of March 2010)
By responding to an advert produced by the Almeida

The Almeida prioritises applications from local young people and adults, whether currently in full time education or not.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications by anyone under the age of 16 in accordance with the Almeida's Child Protection Policy 2004.

The Almeida Theatre does not run a voluntary scheme. Voluntary opportunities are through work placements (please see above).

For more information about careers in the theatre, please go to www.getintotheatre.org/jobs

Assistant Director positions

The Almeida Theatre offers one paid Assistant Director placement on each production. To be considered for a placement please send a covering letter detailing why you would like to work as an assistant director at the Almeida Theatre and your CV to:

Rachel Barker, Assistant to the Directorate, Almeida Street, Islington, London N1 1TA, or email rbarker@almeida.co.uk.

Owing to the volume of interest, we are not able to meet all those who contact us but we will acknowledge receipt of your CV and letter and you will be contacted if any suitable opportunities become available. We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Acting / Casting Enquries

The Almeida does not have a casting department and each production is cast using a freelance casting director. If you would like to be considered in an acting role one of our productions please email info@almeida.co.uk giving details the production you wish to be considered for, and we will give you the appropriate contact.

Youth Theatre

Almeida Projects run a number of initiatives and

programmes with schools within the Borough of Islington. Please see our Projects section for further information for more information or resources that may be of interest.

Scripts

The Almeida does not have a literary department and subsequently is unable to read unsolicited scripts. If you have written a script, we suggest you contact Soho Theatre & Writers Centre or the Royal Court as they may be able to help you.

Supporting the Almeida

Full details about how you can support the Almeida Theatre can be found in the Support Us section of the website.

Alternatively please call the Development team on 020 7288 4930 or email supporters@almeida.co.uk